***** modern business environment relies so heavily on ***** technology that malicious external infiltration of computer systems and unauthorized internal access may threaten the entire ***** operation. Because sensitive identifying and billing information is stored in computer systems, security is essential to protect employee privacy as well.

Discuss the various options to reduce vulnerability to computer crimes:

Strict control ***** internal access on a ********** basis is one option to ***** vulnerability to computer *****. Implementation of sophisticated network ***** features such as "honey nets" ***** "honey pots" help identify malicious threats and resolve existing vulnerabilities inherent in coded s*****tware applications.

Discuss ***** issue of workplace violence as a threat ***** the productivity ***** an org*****ization as ***** as a crime against employees:

Identify some of the tools used by loss prevention, EAP, and HR personnel to prevent violence at work:

Pre-employment background investig*****ions and criminal history checks are some of the most valuable ***** for preventing workplace violence *****cause ***** data suggest that this type of behavior occurs in patterns rather than ***** isolation (Halbert & Ingulli 2000). Identify the steps ***** should be taken ***** security personnel in dealing with workplace violence situations:

In c*****es of workplace violence, security should notify administrative personnel and law enforcement authorities immediately. In serious cases warranting temporary suspension or permanent removal, security should ensure that all access materials ***** identification credentials are secured from the perpetrator or inactivated to prevent future use.

Provide a brief historical perspective on the development ***** terrorism:

According to Harvard law professor Alan Dershowitz (2002), modern terrorism began in the 1970s ***** the politic*****y motivated airl*****e hijackings.

Describe and apply the rules used in h*****ling bomb threats:

The first c*****cern is ***** protect ***** public by cordoning off the *****a *****.

Both local and federal authorities should be contacted immediately so that appropriate bomb squad and hazmat re*****urces can be allocated to ***** scene.

***** the signifi*****ce of 9/11 in changing the face of security:

The attacks of 9/11 fundamentally changed the ***** of U.S. ***** concerns to focus primarily on domestic ***** of terror*****m perpetrated by foreign-based Islamic militarism.

***** security trends that will impact the security field over ***** next 10 or more years:

***** the next decades, there is a distinct risk th*****t terrorists will acquire fissile materials for incorporation into nuclear devices. Combined with Osama bin Laden's expressed intention to orchestrate a "nuclear holocaust" on the U.S., this may be the most ***** threat to American domestic security in ***** near future.

Describe the limitati*****s that security has ***** addressing ***** in the ***** future:

In many respects, security efforts are limited by ***** quality of intelligence ga*****d and the efficiency